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Time of India
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Basic Instinct remake: Florence Pugh, Sydney Sweeney lead race for Sharon Stone's role in Amazon's ‘anti-woke' reboot
Basic Instinct is making a comeback. But this time, the cult 90s film is getting an 'anti-woke' remake. The iconic role once played by Sharon Stone is now up for grabs, and names like Margot Robbie, Sydney Sweeney, and Florence Pugh are leading the race. Fans are already debating who fits best. The cult 1990s thriller Basic Instinct is coming back with a modern twist, but the makers are reportedly aiming for an 'anti-woke' tone. Amazon MGM has roped in Joe Eszterhas, the writer of the 1992 original, to pen the new version. An 'anti-woke' reboot is in the works Amazon MGM is reviving Basic Instinct with the original writer, Joe Eszterhas, back to script the remake. But reports suggest the studio wants the film to have an 'anti-woke' tone, distancing itself from the backlash the original faced for its portrayal of smoking and homosexuality. A 'Basic Instinct' reboot is in the works. Fans are hoping the new version captures the same raw, provocative energy that made the 1992 film a box office smash. The famous interrogation scene, where Sharon Stone's character uncrossed her legs, remains one of the most talked-about movie moments ever. Who's leading the race for the lead role in the Basic Instinct reboot? Bookmakers have already made their predictions. Florence Pugh is the current favourite to land the lead role. Margot Robbie follows closely, with Sydney Sweeney not far behind. Anya Taylor-Joy, Ana de Armas, and Lady Gaga are also in the running. A 'Basic Instinct' reboot is in the Sweeney would be the perfect casting ever. Social media users are divided, with many backing Sweeney and Robbie for the role. Others feel Pugh's recent performances make her the perfect fit. Whoever gets picked, they'll have big shoes to fill and a bold legacy to carry forward.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sharon Stone, 67, Stuns ‘Days of Our Lives' Star With Daring Photos
Sharon Stone, 67, Stuns 'Days of Our Lives' Star With Daring Photos originally appeared on Parade. Sharon Stone once again proved that style, confidence and star power have no expiration date. The iconic '90s actress continued to make headlines with her social media presence, this time wowing her followers with a captivating magazine cover shoot. On Friday, the Basic Instinct star shared a carousel of photos for Schön! Switzerland magazine's latest issue. The shoot captured Stone's youthful energy and undeniable charm. Furthermore, despite the cover shoot leaning towards the risqué side, it captured an artistic vision and elegance. Following her Instagram update, followers flooded the comment section with praise and admiration. 'So Gorgeous!!! So Powerful!' one wrote. Sharon Stone IG update (shoot for Schön! Switzerland) — Polly (@pollygarcia0915) July 19, 2025 'Oh wow @sharonstone these are so beautiful,' a commenter said. The same goes for a different commenter who said, 'OMG I'm completely mesmerized.' Joining her followers swooning over her new magazine cover shoot, fellow celebrity Lisa Rinna appeared equally impressed and wrote a powerful one-word comment. 'STUNNING,' she said. The Days of Our Lives star was also known for her part in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, mainly because of her bold personality and unfiltered opinions. However, she left the reality series in 2023. At the time, Stone expressed her genuine thoughts about the actress' move. With a simple response of commenting hand-clapping emojis to the Bravo fan account Queens of Bravo announcing Rinna's decision to step down, the award-winning actress appeared to have shown her support, or at least her approval of the bold Stone, 67, Stuns 'Days of Our Lives' Star With Daring Photos first appeared on Parade on Jul 19, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Margot Robbie tipped as favourite to star in 'wild and orgasmic' Basic Instinct reboot
Aussie A-Lister Margot Robbie has emerged as a favourite to star in a 'wild and orgasmic' reboot of the '90s cult classic Basic Instinct. The Wrap reported this week that Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists had acquired the rights to an as-yet-untitled reboot of the controversial 1992 erotic thriller. News of the reboot sent fans into a frenzy on social media, with many offering their pick to take on the film's antagonist Catherine Tramell, played in the original by Sharon Stone. 'OMG Margot Robbie would be perfect for this,' one film fan wrote on X,' while another offered a similar sentiment: 'remake it with Margot Robbie.' It seems the market agrees, with UK bookmaker William Hill placing the Barbie actress as one of the favourites to star. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. They currently have Margot at 3/1 odds, just behind Oppenheimer star Florence Pugh at 2/1. Other actresses in contention include Sydney Sweeney (5/1), Anya Taylor-Joy (6/1), Ana de Armas (8/1), and Jodie Comer (10/1). Pop star Lady Gaga, meanwhile, is the outside chance at 12/1 odds. Joe Eszterhas, the Hollywood veteran screenwriter behind the 1992 original, has inked a $4million deal to pen the reboot, the publication reported. 'To those who question what an 80-year-old man is doing writing a sexy, erotic thriller: the rumours of my cinematic impotence are exaggerated and ageist,' he said in a statement. 'I call my writing partner the Twisted Little Man, and he lives somewhere deep inside me. 'He was born 29 and he will die 29 and he tells me he is 'sky high up' to write this piece and provide viewers with a wild and orgasmic ride. That makes me very happy.' The original Basic Instinct, starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, was a box office phenomenon, grossing more than $350million globally. The film followed Douglas as Detective Nick Curran, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous seduction game with novelist Catherine Tramell (Stone), a prime suspect in a murder investigation. The film, known for its explicit content, including Stone's now-iconic interrogation scene, shot the actress into the stratosphere. The sequel, released in 2006 with Stone reprising her iconic role, failed to match the hype of the original, grossing just $38.6 million globally, far below its $70 million production budget. Back in 2023, Stone revealed that Robbie would be the perfect choice to play her in a film adaptation of her life. The blonde bombshell sat down with The Lady Gang Podcast in 2023 to discuss the person who could fill the diva's stilettos. 'I adore Margot Robbie so probably her,' offered the Casino actress. 'She is so talented. After I saw her playing Tonya Harding I was like you're it.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Huge 90s box office smash hit to get ‘anti-woke' reboot with Margot Robbie and Sydney Sweeney in running for lead role
BASIC Instinct is getting an 'anti-woke' reboot, with fans hoping actresses Sydney Sweeney or Margot Robbie will land Sharon Stone's role. The 1992 erotic thriller saw Stone play a serial killer who had an affair with a homicide detective, portrayed by Michael Douglas. 5 5 It was a huge box office hit and original writer Joe Eszterhas has now been signed up by Amazon MGM to pen a script. The original features an iconic interrogation scene in which Sharon's character uncrosses her legs while not wearing underwear. On who should play the female lead, one fan wrote on X: 'Sydney Sweeney would be perfect.' Another said: 'Remake it with Margot Robbie.' While others voted for Queen's Gambit star Anya Taylor-Joy. The original movie was criticised for its promotion of smoking and portrayal of homosexual relationships, but sources with knowledge of the deal said the new film will be 'anti-woke'. According to bookmakers William Hill, British actress Florence Pugh, 29, is the favourite to land the lead role, ahead of Margot, Sydney and Anya. Sharon Stone breaks down in tears about finally finding 'success' - 32 years after infamous leg-crossing scene in Basic Instinct 5 5
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic 90s erotic thriller to reportedly get ‘anti-woke' reboot
Amazon MGM's United Artists has reportedly announced a reboot of Basic Instinct, one of the most provocative thrillers of the early 1990s. The 1992 erotic thriller starred Michael Douglas as a detective who becomes involved with the prime suspect of his murder investigation, played by Sharon Stone. The film went on to become a box office hit, earning over $350m worldwide. The original film's screenwriter, Joe Eszterhas, has returned to pen the new screenplay under a deal worth up to $4m, according to The Wrap, which first reported the news. While not much is known about the forthcoming reboot, including whether Stone could reprise her breakout role as Catherine Tramell, a source familiar with the deal said the film is expected to be 'anti-woke'. The Independent has reached out to Amazon MGM for comment. In 2019, Stone said she doubted whether the film could have been made in the present. 'I think Basic Instinct was made at the exact right moment in history because it captured all our fears and doubts and the moment of change of power for women,' Stone told Allure. 'It's still an intriguing film, but could it be made now? I doubt that it would have any form of the sensationalism it had at the time. When I began my career, there were only two ways we were allowed to sit: cross at the ankles or ankles under the chair.' Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone in 'Basic Instinct' (StudioCanal/Shutterstock) Basic Instinct has been the subject of controversy over the years, particularly over the scene that sees Stone crossing and uncrossing her legs in a room full of men during an interrogation. In her 2021 memoir, Stone claimed she had no idea how exposed her genitals would be in the now famous uncrossed-legs scene where lead Michael Douglas first meets her character, Catherine Tramell. 'After we shot Basic Instinct, I got called in to see it,' she wrote. 'Not on my own with the director, as one would anticipate, given the situation that has given us all pause, so to speak, but with a room full of agents and lawyers, most of whom had nothing to do with the project. 'That was how I saw my vagina-shot for the first time, long after I'd been told, 'We can't see anything – I just need you to remove your panties, as the white is reflecting the light, so we know you have panties on.' 'I went to the projection booth, slapped [director] Paul [Verhoeven] across the face, left, went to my car, and called my lawyer, Marty Singer,' Stone continued. She also said in 2019, while accepting her Woman of the Year accolade at the Berlin GQ Men of the Year Awards that Verhoeven asked her to take off her underwear since they were visible in the shot. 'Some years ago I was sitting on a sound stage, and my director said, 'Can you hand me your underpants because we're seeing them in the scene and you shouldn't have underpants on, but we won't see anything,'' she said. 'I said, 'Sure.' I didn't know this moment would change my life.' 'Sharon is lying,' Verhoeven, 87, said in 2017. 'Any actress knows what she's going to see if you ask her to take off her underwear and point there with the camera.'
